Carson vs Zachary

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Carson

Boy #124 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Carr (marsh dweller)"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

American English Scottish Irish

✓ All Clear

Boy #194 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"God has remembered"

Origin: Hebrew

English American French Hebrew

✓ All Clear

Carson Rank #124

Zachary Rank #194

Carson is more popular, ranked #124 vs #194 for Zachary.

Is Carson or Zachary more popular?

Carson is more popular, ranked #124 compared to Zachary at #194 in the United States.

What do Carson and Zachary mean?

Carson means "son of Carr (marsh dweller)" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Zachary means "God has remembered" (Hebrew origin).

Are Carson and Zachary boy or girl names?

Carson is primarily a boy name. Zachary is primarily a boy name.